Yes,I know this topic was long ago.
But still for those wanting to apply to UCB;
If you are still sophomore or junior in high school,join clubs, work in communites,get credits,try to involve yourself in various activities.
Take SAT in your junior and repeat it( if you want in senior) to increase your score.
essays play a very important role,
Your overall performance in all fields play a very imp role.It just isn't your academics they look into.
Anyq's, post your question in the topic: regarding us universites